Kuwaiti army
Coverage of Kuwaiti army in the Nexus archive.
- Kuwaiti army says it is protecting the ‘homeland’s borders’
The Kuwaiti army is taking measures to protect the country's borders after a border crossing with Iraq was attacked by 'hostile drones'. The defense ministry confirmed no casualties were reported, though material damage occurred. Spokesman Saud Abdulaziz al-Otaibi emphasized the military's commitment to securing the homeland.
- Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Red Sea tankers as US launches 12th night of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live
Yemen’s Houthis claimed attacks on Red Sea tankers, accusing them of violating a blockade. The US military launched 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, stating it is degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US also signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait’s air defenses intercepted hostile drone threats linked to Iranian aggression.
- Kuwaiti army says it is intercepting Iranian drones
Kuwait's army stated that its air defenses are intercepting Iranian drones over its territory. The army urged the public to follow safety and security instructions from authorities.
- Kuwaiti army intercepts Iranian missiles and drones
The Kuwaiti Air Defences are intercepting Iranian missiles and drones in response to 'hostile' threats, as stated in an official army statement. The action is described as a response to 'sinful Iranian aggression' in a post on X.
- Kuwaiti army says air defences intercepting Iranian strikes
Kuwait's military is intercepting Iranian missiles and drones using its air defenses. Sirens have been activated in Kuwait following Iranian strikes on the country.
- Kuwaiti army intercepts Iranian missiles and drones
The Kuwaiti army intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, according to an official statement. The action was described as a response to 'the sinful Iranian aggression' by the Kuwaiti Air Defences in a post on X.
- Kuwaiti air defences responding to Iranian attacks for a second time
Kuwaiti air defences have been activated for a second time in response to Iranian attacks. The Kuwaiti Army confirmed that explosions are caused by air defense systems intercepting hostile targets and urged the public to follow safety instructions.
- Kuwaiti army says it is responding to Iranian attacks
The Kuwaiti army stated that its air defenses are responding to 'hostile drone threats' from Iran and advised the public to follow safety instructions from authorities.
- Kuwait Airways says most flights rescheduled as airspace closed
Kuwait Airways rescheduled most flights due to airspace closure on July 18, 2026, informing passengers via notifications and text messages. The Kuwaiti army stated it was responding to Iranian missile and drone attacks, urging adherence to safety instructions.
- Kuwait says it is intercepting Iranian attacks, Bahrain sounds off air raid sirens
Kuwait's army is intercepting hostile drone attacks attributed to Iranian aggression. Bahrain activated air raid sirens, advising people to seek safety.
- Kuwaiti army says it is confronting 'hostile aerial targets'
The Kuwaiti army reported confronting 'hostile aerial targets' in its airspace and urged adherence to security instructions. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Corp Guards (IRGC) earlier claimed to have targeted US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
- Air raid sirens blare in Kuwait
Air raid sirens have sounded in Kuwait following similar activations in Bahrain and message alerts in Qatar. The Kuwaiti army reported confronting hostile missile and drone attacks.
- Sirens sound in Bahrain, Kuwait
Air sirens were activated in Bahrain, with the interior ministry urging calm and seeking safe shelter. The Kuwaiti army reported responding to hostile missile and drone attacks, stating explosions were from air defense systems intercepting these threats.
- Kuwaiti army intercepting attacks, as Iran strikes targets across the Middle East
The Kuwaiti army is intercepting hostile aerial targets as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims a drone attack on Kuwait's Ali Al Salem Air Base. Iran reported destroying 21 targets at US air and naval bases across the Middle East.